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Nick Caistor

    Nick Caistor is a British journalist and non-fiction author celebrated for his masterful translations of Spanish and Portuguese literature. Twice honored with the Valle-Inclán Prize for translation, his work brings significant literary voices to new audiences. Caistor possesses a deep understanding of Iberian literary traditions, skillfully capturing the essence and nuance of each original work. His translations serve as vital bridges, connecting readers across cultures and enriching the global literary landscape.

    Guide Voir Mexique
    The Devil and Miss Prym
    Journey to Portugal
    The Buenos Aires quintet
    Mexico City
    Mexico
    • Guide Voir Mexique

      • 408 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      De la Baja California à la péninsule du Yucatán, découvrez les sites remarquables ou insolites du Mexique tout en images ! - Région par région, des cartes illustrées, des conseils de visites détaillés, des propositions d'excursions. - « Pas à pas », des plans de ville ingénieux, en 3D, pour mieux se repérer et explorer le Zócalo et Coyoacán à Mexico, Puebla, Guanajuato, Morelia... - De spectaculaires dessins d'architecture vous dévoilent l'intérieur de la cathédrale de Mexico ou de l'église Santa Prisca à Taxco, ainsi que les grands sites archéologiques comme Teotihuacán, Palenque, Uxmal, Chichén Itzá... - Toutes nos bonnes adresses pour se loger, se restaurer et profiter pleinement de votre séjour.

      Guide Voir Mexique2011
      5.0
    • The Buenos Aires quintet

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      When Pepe Carvalho’s uncle asks him to find his son Raúl in Buenos Aires, Pepe is reluctant. All he knows about Argentina is “tango, Maradona, and the disappeared,” and he has no desire to find out more. But family is family, and soon Carvalho is in Buenos Aires, getting more caught up in Argentina’s troubled past than is good for anybody.

      The Buenos Aires quintet2005
      3.7
    • Mexico

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Mexico assaults the senses with the sights and sounds, tastes and smells of a unique mix of cultures and landscapes. Nowhere else in the Americas are ancient history and magic rituals so inextricably entwined with the routines of modern daily life. An introduction to Mexico, the guide sets it in both modern and historical context and explains how life changes throughout the year. It also features an overview of the country's many specialities, main sight seeing attractions; all described with maps, photographs and detailed illustrations. Expertly researched information on hotels, shops, restaurants, bars, sports and entertainments ensure all your needs are taken care of; while a survival guide section offers you practical advice on everything from posting a letter to navigating public transport. This guide features - Over 1,000 photographs, illustrations and maps; utaways and floorplans of all the major sights; 3-D aerial views of all the historic districts; where to eat, where to stay and how to get around.

      Mexico2003
      4.5
    • Journey to Portugal

      In Pursuit of Portugal's History and Culture - Uncorrected Proof

      • 452 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      When José Saramago decided some twenty years ago to write a book about Portugal, his only desire was that it be unlike all other books on the subject, and in this he has certainly succeeded. Recording the events and observations of a journey across the length and breadth of the country he loves dearly, Saramago brings Portugal to life as only a writer of his brilliance can. Forfeiting sources of information such as tourist guides and road maps, he scours the country with the eyes and ears of an observer fascinated by the ancient myths and history of his people. Whether an inaccessible medieval fortress set on a cliff, a wayside chapel thick with cobwebs, or a grand mansion in the city, the extraordinary places of this land come alive with kings, warriors, painters, explorers, writers, saints, and sinners. Always meticulously attentive to those elements of ancient Portugal that persist today, Saramago examines the country in its current period of rapid transition and growth. Infused with the tenderness and intelligence that have become familiar to his readers, Saramago's Journey to Portugal is an ode of love for a country and its rich traditions.

      Journey to Portugal2001
      3.6
    • The Devil and Miss Prym

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      A stranger arrives at the remote village of Viscos, carrying with him a backpack containing a notebook and eleven gold bars. He comes searching for the answer to a question that torments him: Are human beings, in essence, good or evil? In welcoming the mysterious foreigner, the whole village becomes an accomplice to his sophisticated plot, which will forever mark their lives. A novel of temptation by the internationally bestselling author Paulo Coelho, The Devil and Miss Prym is a thought-provoking parable of a community devoured by greed, cowardice, and fear—as it struggles with the choice between good and evil.

      The Devil and Miss Prym2001
      3.4
    • Mexiko

      • 392 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Kulturelles Erbe der Maya und Azteken, weltberühmte Fiestas, die unglaublich große Metropole Mexiko City … Mexiko charakterisieren verschiedenste Traditionen und Sehenswürdigkeiten. Das Land mit den vielen Facetten und Extremen garantiert eine spannende Reise voller neuer Entdeckungen. Im Vis-à-Vis Mexiko finden Sie für jedes Vorhaben alle Informationen, die Sie benötigen: vom Anbieter für Walbeobachtungsfahrten über die Hacienda in Zentralmexiko bis zur traditionellen Taverne im Süden des Landes. Dem gigantischen Mexico City ist ein eigenes Kapitel mit rund 70 Seiten inklusive detailliertem Stadtplan gewidmet. Auch alle wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten wie die Catedral Metropolitana in Mexico City oder der Tempel der Inschriften in Palenque werden anhand von Aufrisszeichnungen ausführlich beschrieben. Die mexikanische Volkskunst und die Kultstätten der Maya und Azteken werden detailliert vorgestellt, ebenso die reizvolle Halbinsel Yucatán. Erstmalig bei einem Reiseführer gibt es ein Mini-Kochbuch zum Herausnehmen mit typischen Gerichten des Landes. Die hervorragenden Abbildungen - exakte Schnittzeichnungen, dreidimensionale Grundrisse, Übersichtskarten und Stadtpläne - erleichtern Ihnen die Orientierung vor Ort. Der ausführliche Praxisteil bietet aktuelle Angaben zu Hotels, Restaurants, Shopping, Nachtleben und Unterhaltung sowie praktische Tipps zu Verkehrsmitteln, Öffnungszeiten und vieles mehr.

      Mexiko2000
    • Mexico City

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The oldest city in the Americas, Mexico City is now the world's largest urban area. Formerly the centre of the Aztec and Spanish empires, it is home to over 15 million people. This text explores this city of extremes, revealing its turbulent past and chaotic present through it urban landscape.

      Mexico City1999
      3.7